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Recap of Phoenix Jones’ return to the Belltown streets after his arrest

He hinted the walk outside of the courtroom last Thursday morning and confirmed the walk with me Friday morning moments before I posted the 5 things to do list. I usually visit one of events I mention for my weekend posts, I decided to attend this event and support Phoenix and his return to the streets — after all, he’s supported everything I’ve ever approached him about including the Safety Meeting honoring Matt Hale.

As promised, he showed up at 1st and Pike at 10:01pm according to my watch.

Also with him were Purple Reign, Mist, No Name, Pitch Black, Aquarius Knight, Belltown Citizens on Patrol, and approximately 40 people who wanted to walk around Belltown and Downtown Seattle.

Phoenix Jones thanked the people for coming and reminded everyone to call 9-1-1 and not put them self in danger should they see a crime taking place.

Phoenix Jones visits the Occupy Seattle protest at Westlake Park during his walk on October 15th, 2011.

We walked east on Pike St and while walking he informs me he wants to see the Occupy Seattle protest site at Westlake Park. We arrive at the protest site and hundreds of people are repeating their chants, Phoenix Jones goes right in to the middle of the crowd with KOMO TV by his side. He stands there, listens to the chants for a couple minutes while people yell at him to sit down, he wished all the protesters good luck with their protest and leaves the scene.

The walk then head west on Pike St and then north on 2nd Ave towards Belltown. Along the way, Phoenix was advising the walkers of areas in Belltown to avoid at night; most of the places he advised were parking lots...

During this stretch down 2nd Ave, we share a laugh after he informed me that the Kid ‘n Play comments he gets now are endless; in reference to his hair being similar to “Kid’s” hair.

While walking down 2nd Ave, I mention a bullet hole in a parking sign from the deadly shooting in June 2010. He asks to see it, and after showing it to him, he asks me to tell the story of what happened that night to the walkers.

We continued to walk down 2nd Ave and then head west on Bell St, and then south on 1st Ave to head back to 1st and Pike.

During the entire walk, we were surrounded with cameras, picture requests, and people welcoming Phoenix Jones back to the streets. He was applauded by nearly everybody who passed him and returned countless waves from restaurant windows and passersby.

Once we got back to 1st and Pike, Phoenix Jones invited people to ask him questions and introduced all of his other superhero friends by name.

Phoenix Jones and other Seattle superheroes address the crowd and take questions after the walk on October 15th, 2011.

A person asked him how his life has changed since his arrest and how he’s protected his identity since being revealed. He informed the crowd of a change of address, a change of schools, a change of car, and possibly a change of haircut.

Another person informed him that she’s a single woman in Beltown and asked him what he recommends for her to remain safe while walking the streets in Belltown. He advised her to walk in groups of at least two, and to avoid walking during the late night, early morning hours alone.

Another person asked how a person could become a superhero and join him. Phoenix Jones mentioned that there are things he requires to join him and his crew, including a special skillset that can be used during a dangerous time, and also a bullet-proof vest.

He then took pictures with all who wanted pictures and the night ended around 11:30pm.

He still plans on joining the Belltown Citizens on Patrol walks, if you want to see what he’s all about, meet him there — you won’t be disappointed.

Phoenix Jones and the other superheroes will continue to walk the streets in the late hours and risk their lives to keep our streets safe.

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